Airport Kitchen Utility & Sanitation Specialist

SSP Deutschland GmbH; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

SSP America is seeking a Utility/Dishwasher to support airport restaurants by cleaning and sanitizing work areas and equipment. You will remove waste, stock supplies, and assist guests while maintaining a hygienic, well-organized kitchen.

Must be at least 18 years old with 6 months in retail or food service. Strong English communication, physical stamina, and ability to stand for long periods are required; food handler and brand certifications may be needed. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years old.
• Minimum 6 months' experience working in retail or food service environment.
• High school diploma preferred.
• Verbal and written communication.
• Must be able to read, speak, and understand the English language.
• Experience in dealing with problems involving guest service.
• Food handlers permit, as required by law
• Brand certification, as required
• Ability to stand and work in confined spaces for long periods of time.

Responsibilities

• Create a positive guest experience by cleaning and maintaining hygienic work areas.
• Maintain the cleanliness of all surfaces and equipment (i.e., floors, ceiling tiles, walls, windows, worktables, hoods, vents, grills, refrigerators, service counters, storage areas, etc.).
• Removes refuse to designated areas.
• Clear and reset tables in dining areas between seatings, as needed and transports service-ware to the kitchen for cleaning.
• Scrape food from dirty dishes, pots, and pans and wash them by hand or load dishwasher and return them to their proper storage place.
• Clean equipment using specific chemicals to meet sanitary standards; may include the use of heavy equipment.
• Assist all guests with specific requests and communicate special needs to server/supervisor.
• Load/unload supply trucks transferring between storage and work areas.
• Stock, date, rotate, and check the temperature of food items.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

English literacy

Guest service

Food service experience

Physical stamina

Age 18+

Brand certification

Food handler permit

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma preferred

Job description

SSP America is seeking a Utility/Dishwasher to support airport restaurants by cleaning and sanitizing work areas and equipment. You will remove waste, stock supplies, and assist guests while maintaining a hygienic, well-organized kitchen.

Must be at least 18 years old with 6 months in retail or food service. Strong English communication, physical stamina, and ability to stand for long periods are required; food handler and brand certifications may be needed. Equal opportunity employer.